CTA organizes coalition for Ottawa to increase CBSA funding

TORONTO, Ont. — The Canadian Trucking Alliance (CTA) is calling on a host of business associations to join a coalition calling on federal cabinet ministers to deal with the growing problem…

Wabash National earns fifth consecutive ISO 14001:2004 registration

LAFAYETTE, Ind. – Wabash National  recently received re-certification of the ISO 14001:2004 registration for its Lafayette, Indiana, operations. The ISO 14001:2004 standard, published by the International Organization for Standardization, is…

Volvo sees strong demand for new VNR out of the gate

WINSTON-SALEM, N.C. — Early orders for the new Volvo VNR regional haul tractor have been strong, Volvo officials revealed during a truck press ride-and-drive here today. Magnus Koeck, vice-president, marketing…

Day & Ross appoints new president and CEO

HARTLAND, N.B. — Day & Ross announced today that Bill Doherty has been appointed its new president and CEO. Doherty succeeds John Doucet, who will retire from the role on…

Total costs rise March

TORONTO, Ont. — The total cost of ground transportation for Canadian shippers increased 1.2% from February to March the Canadian General Freight Index (CGDI) indicated this week. The base rate…

Glasvan Great Dane hands out awards for sales excellence

  MISSISSAUGA, Ont. – Glasvan Great Dane has crowned two of its employees winners of the Great Dane King Pin Awards for their exceptional sales achievements and for delivering outstanding…

CITT opens registration for annual logistics conference

TORONTO, Ont. — The Canada Logistics Conference presented by CITT is now open for early bird registration. The conference returns to Montreal on October 25-27 2017, and promises to bring together…

13 agencies join CTA in bid to get border woes fixed

OTTAWA — Members of the Canadian Trucking Alliance (CTA) and other members of the supply chain have experienced delays and other challenges bringing goods into…

Volvo plants flag in regional market

WINSTON-SALEM, NC - The market for Class 8 trucks continues to transform, with long haul units accounting for a shrinking share of sales, but Volvo Trucks North America is facing the shift head on with its new VNR regional tractors.

Doherty to lead Day & Ross

HARTLAND, NB - Bill Doherty has been appointed the new president and Chief Executive Officer of Day & Ross, succeeding John Doucet who retires on June 30.

Autonomous trucks will cut deep into driving jobs by 2030: report

LEIPZIG, GERMANY-Autonomous trucking might solve the driver-shortage problem, save money and reduce emissions, but the massive job losses and other problems caused by the shift over the next 13 years…

Smoke Screening: Cross-border drivers can’t use legalized weed

TORONTO, ON -- Think of it as one of the first steps to help clear the air around a campaign promise. The federal government has officially unveiled its plans to legalize recreational marijuana by July 2018, and promised as well to introduce some of the toughest impaired driving laws in the world - complete with roadside saliva tests that can be demanded by police.

Research forum examines transport trends and potential solutions

WINNIPEG, Man. – Thanks to the Comprehensive Economic and Trade Agreement (CETA), a study predicts a reduction in provincial exports for both truck and rail shipments across the country. The…

TFI International adds to its Board of Directors

MONTREAL, Que. — TFI International announced today that it has added Debra Kelly-Ennis to its Board of Directors. Kelly-Ennis is an experienced CEO and corporate board member whose executive career…

Trison Tarps hosts fourth annual customer appreciation pig roast

BRANTFORD, Ont. –  To thank its employees, customers, and suppliers, Trison Tarps once again hosted its annual customer appreciation barbecue. And just like the Trison tag line, Where Customer Service…